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The Rise of Engineered Wood in Decarbonizing the Industry

Construction Today

Engineered wood is rapidly gaining recognition as a pivotal material in modern construction, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials like concrete and steel. This shift is crucial as the construction industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and embrace more eco-friendly practices.

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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The APAC region accounts for more than half (53%) of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, producing 18.3 The manufacturing, construction and building sectors account for 17% and 4% of GHG emissions in the region respectively. In contrast, the effects of embodied carbon in construction materials are irreversible post-construction.

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The Problem with Paper: 5 Ways Accounts Payable Automation Can Help

Construction Business Owner

Accounts payable (AP) tops that list, as businesses literally can’t function without processing payments. It’s impossible to predict how the construction industry will be impacted by these unprecedented times, but there’s help on the horizon. Accounts Payable. Though early reports show project delays and cancelations, as the $1.3

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11 Safety Tips When Handling And Storing Construction Materials

Construction Marketing

Material handling and storage efficiency are especially critical in the construction industry. There are many heavy-duty and temperature-sensitive materials to consider, and damage and theft concerns may arise anytime. . Any contractor may encounter several difficulties in terms of keeping such materials safe.

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Tax spotlight turning on CIS materials claims by subbies

Construction Enquirer

HM Revenue & Customs is turning the spotlight on claims for rising materials costs under the industry’s CIS tax scheme. It’s quite apparent that this is part of a targeted campaign aimed at challenging the materials cost element included in invoices submitted by subcontractors for services provided to contractors. “A

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5 Smart Approaches for Streamlining Your Construction Project

Construction Marketing

Get Durable Materials The type of materials you use can greatly impact your construction process, whether it is a residential or commercial building. Working with low-quality materials can cause you to encounter various problems during construction that can slow down the process, wasting time and money.

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Analyzing impact of building materials to address climate change

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Cunningham Baron By Bill Bellico The construction industry is equipped with many tools to further its mission of fostering sustainable building practices. Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration in measuring the carbon footprint of building materials. A case in point is roofing. What is embodied carbon?